Commitment Meaning
/kəˈmɪtmənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:
nounThe act or an instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust, especially:, The act of sending a legislative bill to committee for review.
Sentence Examples
You want commitment, don't you?
I've got another commitment this evening.
I'm not ready to make a long-term commitment.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her strong ____ to the project earned everyone's respect and admiration.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Marriage requires a tremendous amount of love and lifelong ____.
Word Origin & History
From commit + -ment.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Citizenship in the original Greek concept was not simply the granting of rights to do as one pleased;
it also demanded a commitment to serve the interests of the many via personal sacrifice."
— 2020 November 23, Charles Hugh Smith, Why I'm Hopeful About 2021:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her strong ____ to the project earned everyone's respect and admiration.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Marriage requires a tremendous amount of love and lifelong ____.